Director of Finance

Innovative Network of Knowledge•San Antonio, TX

20d

About The Position

The Director of Finance supports the President in daily operations and incident-specific situations, serving as the senior financial leader responsible for budgets, fiscal operations, and compliance across federal and state programs. The role is a core member of the executive leadership team and represents INK to public and private partners, elected officials, national stakeholders, and other external stakeholders. It involves travel as needed, presenting and communicating INK’s mission, financial capacity, and scope, and contributing to business development and organizational growth. The Director leads the Finance Section, including building team capabilities, recruiting personnel as needed, developing skills, and improving retention and operational depth. The role manages budgets and fiscal documentation for contracts, grants, and agency-wide financial plans; monitors costs, burn rates, invoicing, and compliance; supports program data analysis and reporting; and develops financial procedures, training, and incident accounting protocols. The Director also contributes to financial planning, service expansion, proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, staffing plans, and the sustainability of INK’s human services initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a business-related field, in addition to a CPA, CMA, or MBA. Candidates without a degree must demonstrate extensive leadership experience in nonprofit financial management, federal grant fiscal monitoring, or state fiscal grant monitoring. A CPA or Certified Grants Management System (CGMS) credential is required, along with willingness to complete additional regulatory compliance training. The posting also specifies a minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least two years in nonprofit fiscal management or school finance. Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a business-related field, in addition to a CPA, CMA, or MBA; candidates without a degree must demonstrate extensive leadership experience in nonprofit financial management, federal grant fiscal monitoring, or state fiscal grant monitoring.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Grants Management System (CGMS) credential is required.
Willingness to complete additional training to support regulatory compliance.
Minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least two years of direct experience in nonprofit fiscal management or school finance.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public administration.
Experience with federal and state financial systems, grant compliance, and contract cost tracking.
Ability to develop and manage budgets, invoicing, and financial documentation for large-scale operations.
Skill in analyzing cost data, generating financial reports, and supporting audits.
Ability to evaluate fiscal risks, recommend corrective actions, and implement financial controls.
Proficiency in Excel and financial software used for tracking, reconciliation, and analysis.
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing financial and operational demands.
Ability to lead under pressure, manage teams, and maintain accountability in high-tempo environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, tracking platforms, and communications systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including reporting and documentation.
Physical ability to work in on-site and field conditions, including lifting 60 pounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, exercising sound judgment in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.
Legal authorization to work in the United States, a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass a federal background check.
Commitment to professional conduct and adherence to INK policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation exemption.

Responsibilities

Represent INK at the highest levels with public and private partners, elected officials, and national stakeholders, traveling as needed.
Contribute to expansion of INK’s scope and footprint through business development, relationship-building, and outreach to new partners and clients.
Lead growth of the Finance Section by recruiting personnel, developing capabilities and team skills, and increasing retention and operational depth when expansion is required.
Serve as the lead Finance representative overseeing cost tracking and compliance with fiscal policy.
Develop standard operating procedures and training for the Finance department, including incident accounting protocols and tools.
Monitor financial developments in the Office of Head Start and state-level programs, and share relevant information with executive leadership.
Develop and manage budgets and fiscal documentation for contracts, grants, and agency-wide financial plans, ensuring alignment with operational strategies and compliance with federal and state requirements.
Support program data analysis and reporting through financial documentation and dashboards.
Communicate observations and recommendations to improve fiscal systems and contract performance.
Contribute to INK’s and human services initiatives’ sustainability through sound financial planning.
Track, reconcile, and accurately report burn rates and costs.
Submit project deliverables, including budgets, narratives, and fiscal reports, on time and in accordance with contracts.
Ensure financial documentation complies with federal, state, and local law and grant or contract guidance.
Prepare and review program invoices for accuracy and reimbursement eligibility.
Maintain daily contact with executive leadership to coordinate fiscal administration, documentation, and approvals.
Participate in short- and long-term financial planning and service expansion for the division.
Administer financial operations related to contracts, leases, and agreements.
Oversee projects and deliverables to ensure operational readiness, contract compliance, and measurable outcomes.
Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and supporting documentation for new and existing projects, including cost estimates and staffing plans.